Elope and Explosion Trap Men in Canadian Slope Collapse
In Kirkland Lake Canada an explosion collapsed a slope during debris removal. About 40 to 50 workers were sent home. two men trapped are John Ilu 33 and Vito Vinisaygeyik with unknown fate. Resident Houpec, Polish by birth, and Vinisaygeyik’s family are noted.
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Kirkland Lake
Sut
Ota
Alhy
Debria
John* Ilu
Vito
Vinisaygeyik
Houpec
Poland
Noranda
Vinisay
Yugoslavia
League of Nations Faces Difficult Year As 1939 Opens
A report from Geneva notes the League of Nations ends 1938 with limited achievements. Chile announced withdrawal two years hence, while Spain and China see debates on aerial warfare, sanctions on Japan show no concrete moves, and humanitarian efforts continue with health missions and a 1.75 million Swiss franc credit for 1939.
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Geneva
C.p.havas
League of Nations
Ohe
Europe
Munich
League
Chile
Juan Negrin
Spain
China
League Assembly
Far East
Council
The
Assembly
Japan
Léagué
Ethiopia
League Council
Great Britain
Record Cold Grips Western Canada This Christmas
Weather across western Canada turns severe with Edmonton recording 46 below and Calgary 16 below. Lethbridge 20 below, Battleford 34 below. Central Saskatchewan roads blocked by snowdrifts six to ten feet. No frostbite spikes but many minor crashes. frost and fuel demand noted.
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Winnipeg
C.P
Canada
Edmonton
Calgary
Lethbridge
Saskatchewan
Battleford
Alberta
Ontario Blizzard Strikes C P Report
The worst Ontario blizzard in years blew out today leaving destruction and blocked roads. Communications systems were crippled and near zero temperatures marked the coldest of the winter. The storm cut whole communities off from outside centres.
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Toronto
C.P
Ontario
French troops dispatched to Africa amid Italian moves
Paris reports Senegalese detachment sent to reinforce Djibouti as Italian activity near French Somaliland fuels concern. Foreign Legion road opens linking Moroccan garri ons to Libya border, while Djibouti is cited as strategic in the broader colonial context.
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Paris
C.P
Ministry of Colonies
Djibouti
Foreign Legion
Algéria
Libya
Fratree
Morocco
Ajcoua
Re Sea
Ethiopia
Somaliland
Rome
East Africa
Tunisia
Corsica
Savoy
Nice
Suez Canal
Addis Ababa-Djibouti
Lettist
le Soir
Daladier
North African
Dunisia
Italy
Viail
Vancouver's Export Trade Advances and Growth
Vancouver becomes the Dominion's second largest exporting point as grain cargoes expand the trade. By 1929 exports peaked at 181.2 million while imports reached 79.5 million, with 1937 showing a dip amid lower commodity prices and a shift toward overseas demand driven by grain lumber and newsprint.
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Vancouver
C.P
Dominion
British Columbia
Year in Review by Sir Edward Beatty Reflects on 1938
Sir Edward Beatty surveys 1938 noting crises and fragile hope for economic recovery. He cites improved weather and crops but warns uncertainty slowed North American business. He praises Canada’s performance, cites drought relief efforts, and mentions government price guarantees for grain. Continued discussion promised on page five.
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Cariada
Dominion
Fort Williams
The
Germany Will Wage World Trade War in 1932
Berlin reports a coming global trade conflict as Nazi Germany seeks to expand its economic reach in southeastern Europe and the Far East. The press warns of serious U S competition in South America and criticizes Roosevelt and dollar diplomacy amid Latin American independence moves.
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Berlin
C.P
Economics
Germany
Europe
United States
South America
Bértin
Far East
hCitta
Roosevelt
Latin America
Alberta Legislature Called To Open February Session
The Alberta Gazette will publish the proclamation calling members of the Legislature to attend the regular session. The Order-in-Council fixes February 9 as the opening date and has been signed by Lieutenant-Governor J. C. Bowen. Private bills for introduction must be in the Clerk’s hands by January 30.
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Ndmonton
Alberta
Alberta Gazette
J. C. Bowen
Mussolini Plan Mentioned in Fragmentary Text
Fragmentary OCR mentions Mussolini and a plan or reference to a premier with unclear context. Names and events are garbled, leaving uncertain specifics about individuals, dates, or actions.
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Poe
Mussolini
Slippery Roadway Causes Morning Collision at Maples and Second
At about 9 this morning a three-vehicle accident occurred at the Maple Ave and Second St intersection due to slippery pavement. W Porter in a tow wrecking car and a taxi driven by Leonard Lavoie collided after braking, but no injuries were reported and only the taxi front was damaged.
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Timee Autos
Maple Ave
Second St
W. Porter
Delvery
Leonard Lavoie
Vancouver Death Mystery Involving Emiko Yamada Furnace
Vancouver police probe the death of 16 year old Emiko Yamada after her charred body is found in a furnace fire box. Investigators weigh murder versus self harm as autopsy planned and neighbors note prowlers in the False Creek district.
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Vancouver
Emiko Yamada
A. F. Hahn
J. F. C. B. Vance
Police Science Bureau
Ang
Price
John. Whitbread
Vance
J. D. Whitbread
David Mitchell
Emilio
G. Yamada
Alberta Lumber Company
False Creek
Sai
Ait J. Cramer
Neigahoe
Veidas
Zona Gale a_pulitzer playwright novelist dies at 65
Chicago dispatch reports Zona Gale author of Miss Lulu Bett died of pneumonia at Portage Indiana. Known for keen portraits of small town life, Gale won the 1921 Pulitzer for Miss Lulu Bett and lived in a town of about 6000 residents.
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Chicago
Zona Gale
United States
The
Posiagh
W. L. Breece
Facturer
Lulu Bett
Henge
Portage
Middle West
West Weather Brings Week of Cold to The West
Forecasters warn of at least three more days of prevailing cold as temperatures lag for the region. Last night lows dipped to near the mid teens with little change expected until morning, while light snowfall totals since yesterday accumulate after Christmas. Highways remain open but slick and dangerous in spots.
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Yeaterday
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